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Vanderbilt's defense has allowed just 13 points this season through three games, with a matchup against Alabama looming.

Ten sacks in three games have been a major factor. Alabama beat writer Rainer Sabin expects Alabama's offense to focus on the running game, as usual, since the team's pass protecting will be tested. Jalen Hurts is showing a bit more as a passer, but not to the point of overwhelming defenses, especially against pressure. Sep 23 - 10:16 AM

The Commodores will host UNLV on October 12, 2019. It will be the first meeting between the two schools. The Runnin' Rebels will host the second on September 16, 2023. That game may be played at the NFL’s Oakland Raiders new digs. That Las Vegas stadium is expected to be built in the next few years. Jul 19 - 6:57 PM

While Vandy AD David Williams declined to offer specifics in terms of money, here, Mason will be receiving a raise as part of the extension. The team's assistants and recruiting budget are additionally seeing monetary bumps as well. Said Williams, "This year will be the first year that we actually have the type of depth that we would like to have, and I think Derek is a master at developing players." The Commodores finished the 2016 regular season holding a 6-6 record. They were subsequently defeated in the Independence Bowl by NC State. Mason has improved his record in each of his three seasons at Vanderbilt. May 16 - 4:32 PM

While Vanderbilt is an outwardly poor 13-24 in Mason's three seasons at the helm, the Commodores went 6-6 during the regular season of the past campaign. They made the Independence Bowl for their efforts. NC State beat them in that contest, but despite the tough ending, 2016 marked a noticeable step forward for Vanderbilt on the whole. Mason's defense allowed just 24 points on average last season. Jan 26 - 7:16 PM